Anger is an emotional response to outside stimuli, often in reply to a situation in which a person is physically or emotionally threatened. Anger can have physiological, as well as psychological effects. But despite what many people think, anger is not always to be viewed negatively. When approached correctly anger can be a perfectly normal […]
There has been a lot of talk in the media recently about school bullying and the devastating impact this can have on people well into adulthood. One very important group of people that the media has overlooked is gay and lesbians who are constantly abused more than almost any other group. Many people who are […]
The benefits of feeling confident in life are endless. It is a distinct advantage when deciding what you want out of life, how you are going to do it and actually successfully pulling it off (so to speak). Confidence can also give you the ability to stand up for yourself, and be more assertive. However, […]
Marriage can be difficult at the best of times. Signing up for a life-long commitment with another person is hard work and requires effort and attention. It can also be one of the richest and most rewarding experiences. So, relationships in general mean that two people from two different backgrounds get together and then try […]
While being diagnosed with depression is a far more common thing than you may imagine, acknowledging that you have a mental illness may not be an easy pill to swallow. For many, however, finally having some understanding about why they feel the way they do is a great relief and find it comforting to have […]
By its very definition, being in a relationship with someone means that it can be messy. There are two human beings with their own set of ideas, beliefs, feelings, desires and, of course, baggage. It makes for a colourful mix of perceptions and experience and, sometimes, this can get messy. Communication and intimacy in the […]
Stress is a combination of reactions that always includes anxiety. It may also include emotions such as depression, guilt, shame, fatigue. It can also effect you physically with things such as shakiness, changes in eating and sleeping habits and fatigue. Generally, there are two main types of stress. One is a response to major life […]
Imagine you’re at your out with friends and one mentions that they know your partner is seeing someone else and compliment you on having an open relationship. Saying you guys give me hope that open relationships really can work.” “You reply with rapidly thinning lips… “Actually, we are in a monogamous relationship!” You are then […]
Most people experience some form of depression at some stage in their life. The impact of depression can range from unpleasant and short lived, to devastating and long term. Depression can virtually destroy your motivation and enjoyment of just about everything and over a period of time can lead to things around you becoming a […]
Many people dabble in drug use in our community and a smaller number of these people go on to develop serious problems with drugs and addiction. The problem of addiction has obvious health and psychological consequences for the user. Nevertheless, an often under recognised problem is the impact that drug users have on families and […]
